Moving Iron Podcast

The used farm equipment market is showing surprising strength as farmers navigate tight margins, rising equipment costs and uncertainty heading into 2027. On this episode of Moving Iron, Casey Seymour and Machinery Pete Greg Peterson break down the latest market trends, including strong auction prices for low-hour combines and sprayers, shrinking supplies of late-model used equipment, and what those dynamics could mean for buyers and sellers heading into the end of the year.

The conversation also explores how farmers can make smarter equipment decisions, from evaluating auction values and dealer inventory to weighing leasing versus buying, managing maintenance costs and deciding when to upgrade technology. With year-end tax considerations, potential financial assistance for farmers and continued uncertainty around commodity markets, the hosts share practical advice for finding deals without letting emotion or tax deadlines drive the decision.

Plus, Machinery Pete shares insights on why auction prices could continue climbing into November and December, where buyers might find opportunities, and a surprising story about a mysterious object discovered in a Minnesota field during harvest.

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Harvest is moving slower than normal, but the real story is what that means for used equipment, pricing, and your next move. Casey Seymour breaks down why the market is shifting right now, where the value gaps are opening up, and what buyers need to do before they click "buy" on a machine they found online.Clinton Griffiths and Casey Seymour start with the grain belt reality check - rain, slow harvest progress, and a USDA report that shows corn and soybeans running behind average. From there, the conversation turns to the equipment market, where auction strength is starting to spill into newer machines, quotes are changing faster, and some of the best opportunities are hiding in plain sight.

If you're trying to decide whether to buy, upgrade, or wait, this episode gives you the market context and practical guardrails to make a smarter move. Essential listening for farmers, ranchers, and equipment buyers heading into year-end planning.

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Diesel prices are surging, farm equipment sales remain under pressure, and used machinery is becoming an increasingly important option for farmers heading into 2027. On this episode of Moving Iron, Clinton Griffiths talks with Casey Seymour, Curt Blades of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, and Machinery Pete about the forces shaping today's equipment market and what buyers and sellers should watch in the months ahead.

Casey Seymour breaks down the impact of rising diesel prices, the proposed government investigation into equipment pricing, and why farmers should carefully evaluate their machinery needs before making their next purchase. He also shares insights on equipment-buying seasons, financing incentives, and where buyers may find opportunities in the current market.

Curt Blades discusses the continued slowdown in new equipment sales, the outlook for a potential market rebound, the benefits of upgrading existing machinery, and the ongoing shortage of agricultural equipment technicians.

Machinery Pete joins the show from Georgia to share highlights from recent auctions, explain why exceptionally well-maintained used equipment continues to command strong prices, and offer his outlook for the November and December auction season.

Plus, the team discusses harvest challenges, equipment maintenance, and why having a clear marketing plan is critical when market volatility creates uncertainty.

Buckle up, its time to move some iron!

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Uncertainty is the new normal for farmers—and it's reshaping equipment decisions. Rising fuel costs, geopolitical tensions, and election unknowns are stacking up. Casey Seymour, Greg “Machinery Pete” Peterson and Clinton Griffiths dive into the ag equipment market.

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The ag equipment market is flashing a turning point, and if you buy, sell, or finance iron, this is the episode you need to hear. Casey Seymour says the combination of stronger commodity prices, rising auction values, and cautious optimism across farm country could make the next 90 days the cheapest window to buy for a long time.

Clinton Griffiths and Casey kick things off from the Moving Iron Summit in Louisville with a sharp read on where machinery demand is headed, why the auction market is often the canary in the coal mine, and why retail buying usually follows about six months later. Casey breaks down the timing he’s watching now, why end-of-year quoting activity is picking up, and how producers who already locked in inputs are starting to revisit equipment needs.

Then Michelle Rook joins to put the broader market picture into focus. She explains how harvest delays, soybean basis pushes, standability concerns in corn, and expensive drying are shaping the mood in the western Corn Belt. She also unpacks the diesel squeeze, the reality of 40-year-low distillate inventories, and why any export restriction would create a chain reaction across jet fuel, gasoline, and global supply. Add in the latest China trade truce extension, soft export demand for wheat, and the possibility of more winter wheat acres, and you get a picture of a market that is still moving in a dozen directions at once.

Finally, Marshall Seese, of Lahzo shows how AI sales agents are changing the dealership game. He explains how live website conversations beat static lead forms, how dealerships can capture higher-intent buyers after hours, and why integrating with inventory data makes the experience feel human instead of robotic. From matching shoppers to similar equipment when a dealer is out of stock to moving the conversation into SMS and Messenger, Marshall lays out a practical way to turn more website traffic into real sales.

Buckle up, its time to move some iron!

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The ag equipment market may be showing early signs of a turnaround as used equipment values begin to strengthen and manufacturers start bringing workers back to production facilities. Clinton Griffiths has conversations with Casey Seymour, Greg "Machinery Pete" Peterson, and Curt Blades of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers discussing what those trends could mean for farmers, dealers and the broader equipment industry.

The conversation covers high diesel prices, rising interest rates, tariff uncertainty, supply chain challenges and the importance of having a long-term equipment and parts strategy heading into harvest. With farmers operating tighter fleets and putting more hours on fewer machines, planning and equipment efficiency are becoming increasingly important.

Looking ahead, Blades discusses the potential for an equipment market recovery, changing crop acreage, growing productivity and the factors that could shape demand through 2027 and beyond.

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Clinton Griffiths joins Casey Seymour and Machinery Pete to break down the latest trends in the farm equipment market. Rising corn and soybean prices are creating renewed optimism, while tighter used equipment inventories and strong auction prices could push values higher through the end of the year. The team also discusses equipment financing, fuel costs, new vs. used buying decisions and why farmers should be proactive with their equipment plans.

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Corn and beans are moving, and the used equipment market is following fast. Machinery Pete Greg Peterson says auction prices have jumped to a new level, and the latest sales are setting records on everything from late-model John Deere tractors to classic iron farmers have loved for decades.

Casey and Greg break down what changed in the market, why low-hour equipment is suddenly commanding premium money, and how the latest grain outlook is feeding optimism across the auction space. From a record-setting John Deere 8235R and a red-hot 4730 sprayer to two of the highest 4440 sales Machinery Pete has ever tracked, this episode shows exactly where buyer demand is strongest right now.

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Good-condition used equipment is quietly getting more expensive, and this conversation explains why that matters right now. Casey Seymour and Machinery Pete break down the market signals that could push auction prices even higher before year-end, especially if corn and bean prices keep climbing.

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In this episode of Moving Iron, Casey Seymour is joined by Machinery Pete to break down the eye-opening auction results shaping today’s ag equipment market. From a low-hour John Deere 4840 bringing a record-setting $86,000 to a 4440 already bidding above previous highs, the conversation explores why older, simpler machines are commanding premium prices.The discussion goes beyond headline numbers and looks at the bigger market forces behind them: strong buyer demand, tight supply, the cost of new equipment, and the growing appeal of clean, well-kept used machinery. Casey and Greg also cover standout sales across the country, including a nearly new Kubota M6141, a Bobcat E50, and other late-model equipment bringing impressive auction results.If you want to understand what today’s auction prices are really saying about farmer sentiment, equipment demand, and where the market may be headed next, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

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